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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,098.55, 62,235.66 and 24,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,098.55, 62,235.66 and 24,955.47 is: 34,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,098.55 : 62,235.66 = 24,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,098.55/62,235.66 = 24,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,098.55x = 62,235.66 × 24,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,098.55x = 1,553,120,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,120,146.06/45,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,438.36

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